Army Released its Approved Protective Eyewear List

The Army's PEO Soldier released its list of approved spectacles and goggles with many of the top brands making the cut.

There are 11 total glasses and 15 goggles in all to include Honeywell, ESS, Arena, 3M, Oakley, Revision, Smith Optics and Wiley X are all listed.

As of January 2016, soldiers may only wear these spectacles and goggles following the 2011 announcement. In order to make the list, manufacturers must submit their spectacles or goggles for ballistic testing done by the Army.